Living in the Bay Area
Living in the San Francisco Bay Area you’ll find great food, amazing art, buzzing nightlife, iconic views and a culture that’s as bold and unpredictable as you are.
College, Bay Area Style
College life in the Bay Area? Absolute game-changer. From historic landmarks to cultural festivals, inspiration is everywhere. Music, art and tech collide here, creating a scene that’s always buzzing. Public transit takes you from campus to beach to city hot spots.
Looking for things to do around SFSU? You won’t be looking long, because there’s so much to see! Whether it's exploring Golden Gate Park, hitting up local coffee shops or catching a live show, there’s no shortage of adventure. Love activism? Innovation? Just pure adventure? This place fuels every passion.
If you want a college experience that’s anything but ordinary, SFSU is calling!
The Sights
Alcatraz, Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, Muir Woods — it’s all in our backyard!
The Sounds
Between iconic concert venues like the Fillmore and festivals like Outside Lands, San Francisco offers endless opportunities to explore music.
The Tastes
From Mission burritos to Chinatown dim sum, Michelin-star dining to food trucks, there’s so much to savor in San Francisco.
The Sports
With the Warriors, the Valkyries, the Giants, the 49ers and the Sharks to choose from, the Bay Area offers athletics excitement year-round.
Your Home Base
Whether you’re into city excitement or natural beauty, our campus is the perfect place to begin your Bay Area adventures.
Making the Tech Connection
I now work at Intel as a product development engineer. So because of the location of the school, we had access to a lot of companies in Silicon Valley and its amazing opportunities.